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# Log Forwarding

Serves as a local log aggregator and forwarder within the customer environment. Consists of installing Logstash software on customer managed Linux server. A Typical Log Analytics implementation begins with installation of Log Forwarding component and establishes connection with CFX cloud backend. In addition, all log collection agents (see next component) will forward logs to this component.